Late Georgian Period (1760-1810)

The late Georgian period refers to the reign of George III, and was a reaction to the Palladian and Rococo revival trends.

Hyde Park Barracks, which is a brown-colored building; the facade shows three floors, each with three small rectangular windows.
 Hyde Park Barracks (1819)

Image source: https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/46f811ef-a9de-4f42-a659-87971ffef5b3 by Newtown grafitti

A Style Loved by The English$

The different styles of ornament introduced in the early Georgian period was the beginning of furniture styles that expressed the individuality of the designer and master cabinet-maker. Further, these projects are quite relevant to modern furniture conception. When self-builders and renovators want to create a home in a period style, they think about Georgian design, which has an everlasting place in the hearts of British customers.

Carpenters' Hall, a building with white arched windows located in Philadelphia.
Carpenters’ Hall in Philadelphia (1775) by Robert Smith

Image source: https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/cf6de009-5bfd-4538-8479-61a61cc810e9 by pquan

St. Michael's Episcopal Church, located in Charleston, South Carolina. This building has a tall tower in the center, with columns that support the front of the structure.
St. Michael’s Episcopal Church (1751-1761)

Image source: https://search.creativecommons.org/photos/0caa3552-8fe6-49ad-bbea-e055c345f4b3 by Ken Lund

What are the Most Important Georgian Style Artists?

The Georgian era saw great achievements in the decorative arts, such as the technical and aesthetic improvements made in pottery by Josiah Wedgwood and Josiah Spode. Further, furniture design fused distinct and memorable styles, ranging from the complicated lines of pieces by Thomas Chippendale to the classical influence of the Robert Adam, or the straight, simple line work of George Hepplewhite and Thomas Sheraton.

A yellow-toned bookcase with two doors featured with painted, floral designs and four skinny legs along the bottom.
Designed bookcase (1776) likely by Thomas Chippendale

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Adam#/media/File:Bookcase,_Robert_Adam_(1728-1792),_1776_-IMG_1604.JPG

What are the Key Late Georgian Style Characteristics

Late Georgian homes are known for simplicity, power, prestige, and stability. In the early Georgian period, proportion was a key factor, and most Late Georgian estates used classical architecture as inspiration. As a result, many grander Late Georgian mansions have columns and classical motifs. Later on, Late Georgian design was used for smaller houses, became standardized and had precise design features, including wallpaper, chinoiserie, and sash windows.

Wallpaper on canvas, handpainted with chinoiserie ornaments.
Wallpaper on canvas, handpainted with chinoiserie ornaments

Image source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chinoiserie#/media/File:Behang.chinoiserie.jpg


Info source: 

https://www.britannica.com/art/Georgian-style

http://www.english-heritage.org.uk/learn/story-of-england/georgians/architecture/

 

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